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    The Maryland State Office of Rural Health (SORH​), National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders “Celebrate the Power of Rural” during annual National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

     

    Maryland’s rural communities are wonderful places to live, work, and visit.  They are also communities where healthcare providers have the opportunity to provide innovative, affordable, and holistic primary care – a model for the rest of the country to follow as America transitions to a population, wellness-based system of health care.

     

    NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase the good work of America’s 57 million rural citizens and promote the efforts of NOSORH, State Offices of Rural Health and others in addressing those concerns. At the same time, National Rural Health Day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness of the unique healthcare issues being faced by rural citizens, particularly healthcare access and affordability issues. 


    Events recognizing National Rural Health Day and “Celebrating the Power of Rural” are being planned throughout the nation. SORH is planning to mark the occasion by receiving a proclamation from Governor Larry Hogan declaring November 17, 2022 Maryland Rural Health Day and by providing a host of tools, events, and resources below. 


    Maryland celebrates with gubernatorial proclamations, 

    Happy National Rural Health Day!

    Thursday, November 17, 2022


    COMMUNITY STARS



     


    The National Organization of State Office’s of Rural Health’s annual Community Star recognition program is one of the most popular features of National Rural Health Day. Each person, coalition, and organization nominated to be their state’s Community Star represents the faces and grassroots initiatives that are working to address the social determinants of health and improve the lives of those who call rural their home. 


    ANNOUNCING THIS YEAR’S MARYLAND COMMUNITY STAR: 

    Congratulations to the 2022 Community Stars! These are extraordinary people making rural life better every single day.


    **2022 Star: Beth Anne Langrell, For All Seasons**

     Maryland celebrates its past Community Stars: 


    2021 Star: St. Mary’s County Health Department

    2020 Star: John Corbin; Garrett County Health Department: Informatics Administrator


    2019 Star: Eric Weintraub, MD; UMD School of Medicine: Addictions Medicine


    2018 Stars: Shelley Argabrite; Garrett County Health Department: Health Planning & Charles County Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program




    NEW


    2022 Key Messages and Data Points

    The newly released Key Messages & Data Points eBook outlines essential information and key messages that help to educate stakeholders about the realities of rural through stories and data. Discover this year's rural data and key messages!

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    EVENTS





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    HRSA Rural Virtual Job Fair

    November 16, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (EST) Virtual Event
    As an attendee, you can move freely among booths for health care facilities in our virtual expo floor. You can also network using one-on-one chat and join other participants in expo booths for conversation. Join site representatives in their virtual booth to learn more about: the health care facility, the local community and population served, available position(s) available, practice models, salary, and benefits. 

    Before you join a virtual job fair complete a clinician profile on the Health Workforce Connector​. Recruiters can find you based on your profile and interests.
    Download the Zoom app from the Download Center on the Zoom website. Otherwise, when you click the Join link, Zoom will prompt you to download and install the Zoom app.


    Register Now​​​







     #RuralHealthChat: Addressing Health Literacy in Rural America

    ​November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST


    Join RHIhub and NOSORH to discuss health literacy in rural America. We’ll be using the hashtag #RuralHealthChat to tweet with experts who are excited to share their knowledge. Everyone is welcome to provide comments, questions, or just follow along!

    Learn More​​​





    Rural Maryland Council and Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Transportation Roundtable III

    November 17, 2022  9:30 am – 2:30 pm located at Maryland Department of Agriculture, Annapolis, MD

    Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) remains one of the largest obstacles patients face in accessing health care service. To address this issue, the Rural Maryland Council and the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland will host three roundtable discussions to collect information on existing programs, identify gaps in services and make recommendations on policy changes. At the end of the roundtables, a report will be compiled and delivered to Maryland State administration officials and Maryland General Assembly legislative leaders. For more information click here.

    The roundtables will be held in-person and by Zoom teleconference.




    Improving Rural Health through Research Dissemination and Implementation​ - 2022 NIH Rural Health Day Seminar​

    November 17, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET) Virtual Event​

    The 2022 Rural Health Seminar centers on the intersection of rurality and other factors that impact how research is implemented with rural populations. The event features expert insights into the effects of social determinants of health, culture, race and ethnicity, sexuality and gender, chronic complex conditions, and the lived environments.


    Collaboration Carpool: Conversations with Mission-Minded Rural Stakeholders

    November 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST

    Come along for the ride as we welcome a dynamic group of guests, each driving change and sharing stories about the work they’re doing to go the extra mile through collaboration.












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    HRSA National Rural Health Day
    November 17, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)

    HRSA is celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17. This year’s theme is “Advancing Behavioral Health Equity in Rural Communities.”

    Join us on November 17 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET for a discussion with HRSA Administrator, Carole Johnson, and other HHS leaders to hear about what the federal government is doing to increase behavioral health equity in rural communities, including substance use treatment.

    There are a variety of other events scheduled throughout the week. HRSA grantees will share best practices from their rural work on strengthening mental health, and other presentations will tackle important topics like workplace stress and intimate partner violence. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the HRSA National Rural Health Day webpage​.




    Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2022​
    November 19​, 2022 (Broadcast starts at 8:00 AM CT)

    This unique educational event is designed specifically for clinicians serving patients in
     rural and underserved communities. It will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in conjunction with NOSORH’s National Rural Health Day. Clinicians can earn up to 5.0 complimentary CME/CE credits by participating.


    Register Now





    MRHA & CMS Virtual Rural Town Hall 
    November 21, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST) Virtual Event

    Please join the Maryland Rural Health Association and the Philadelphia Regional Office of the Centers for Medicare and Medcaid Services (CMS) for a virtual Rural Town Hall. This virtual town hall will be an opportunity to engage directly with CMS on concerns and issues you are currently facing and to hear from CMS about recent updates the agency has taken to help you, our rural community partners. For more details on this virtual town hall please click here and here.

    The meeting link information is as follows: 

    https://cms.zoomgov.com/j/1613256718?pwd=bm9GUzdmbjBrMEo1MTNXNmx5eE1CUT09
    Or dial direct: 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
    Meeting ID: 161 325 6718
    Password: 186731







    Replay: "Telling the Stories of Rural Health In America"

    If you missed the live event, the replay is now available! Watch as a panel of industry leaders share their perspectives on positive rural health storytelling, followed by a facilitated discussion focused on interests and challenges in communicating about rural health.

    Watch Replay




    CELEBRATE

    Use the Official NRHD Hashtags

    Celebrate National Rural Health Day with the official hashtags!


    Use #PowerOfRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

    Ways to Celebrate NRHD

    We invite you to browse this page and explore the many ways you, your community, and your organization can join the celebration leading up to and on National Rural Health Day.

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    NRHD Promotional Toolkit

    The promotional toolkit includes free tools designed especially for community stakeholders, including hospitals, clinics, first responders, public health and elected officials, and others who serve and support the health needs of rural communities.


    Use these tools to enhance your outreach efforts to schools, churches, local media outlets, community businesses, and more! 

    View Toolkit